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About The Henry County weekly. (McDonough, GA.) 18??-1934 | View Entire Issue (Dec. 17, 1915)
The Henry County Weekly VOL. XL. LOCUST GROVE INSTITUTE IN ALL ITS ACTIVITIES Interesting News Letter From Our Correspondent Tells of Their Work. A very exciting game of basket ball was played Monday afternoon between the faculty and the Ju nior class, resulting 14 to 3 in fa vor of the faculty. It was a cold and windv day to watch an athle tic contest an an out door court, but the faculty members, ordina rily considered old-timers and “has bens,” came back and swamped the Juniors. Besides, the faculty were the favorites with the rooters on the side lines, and also the chief object of tun and amusement. The ofticial line up which was used 10 s: facul ty, Gray, right toward; ivmale, left foward; Casen, cm i ; Srnal iey, right guard; Cates ft guard. Juniors, Thomas, ri toward; Kidwell, left fowar , Johnson, center; Mahone, right u ird; Gay, left guard. Referee, I <d The Sigma lota S c. * > gave a unique Christmas i t entertain ment last Saturday «.t -.at in honor of the Faculty and boys of the school. There was much specu lation as to the identity of Santa Claus. The presentation of the Sweet Family and Two Joilv Bachelor Girls furnished much amusement and entertainm at this week The Society game was taken by the Philomatheans 45 to 14. Whitchard, Daves and David play ed well for their respective sides. The Locust Grove' people- who saw the Dlay “The Birth of a Na tion,” in Atlanta recently were so well pleased that many are going back to see it again. Prof Earnest Gray may spend the Christmas vacation visiting Cuba and the Panama Canal. Prof. Claud Gray and family will spend part of the time in Fitzgerald. Miss Sheldon is going to be in Tennessee during the holidays. The other members of the fa culty are going to be in and around their home towns. Prof. Smalley, in Washington; Cason, Augusta; Prof. Plymale, Indian SDrings; Miss Pace, Jackson; Miss Nettie Gray, Locust Grove; Prof. Combs, Locust Grove; and Miss Barton will be in Morrow. Miss W r ilene Donovan and Miss Annie Parr, who have been at tending Shorter will be at home this week for the holidays. Miss Nettie Gray has introduced the cortinaphone method of teach ing Spanish in L. G. I. Miss Emma Walker, spent the week-end at* the Central Hall. Both Societies had exceptionally good programs last Saturday. Miss Helen Howard is visiting Mrs. Katie Donovan. Among the recent visitors at the school were: Mr. and Mrs. Walter Meade Crawford, from Jackson; Miss Byrdnette Manley, Jackson; and Miss Annie Wright Manley, from Hawkinsville. The people of Locust Grove had an informal lawn entertainment McDonough, qeorqia. Friday December it, ms For Miss McDonald. A pretty and novel entertain ment was that given by Mrs. Fannie DeLoach at her home at Snapping Shoals last Saturdry aft ernoon, December 4th. It was given in compliment to Miss Mat tie McDonald, a much loved friend who is leaving to make her home in McDonough. It was in the nature of a hand kerchief shower. Twenty friends were invited, and while they gath ered around tables playing games, the hostess gave the command to “push, all push,” and from a bas ket suspended over the table where the honor guest sat, many dainty packages fell all around and on her, and on opening were found to contain beautiful hand kerchiefs. In each package was found a sealed note which con tained a written wish, the notes to be opened at different dates in the future. Delicious refreshments were served. It was a beautiful affair, showing their appreciation of this friend. Mrs. Bob Howell Returns From Rochester, N. Y. Mrs. Bob Howell returned from Rochester, N. Y., Monday evening, where she went for an operation, it was considered unnecessary by the physicians and she came by McDonough for a lew days’ stay with relatives, and to get her lit. tk son who was left here with his a’nt, Mrs. Farrar. She has now returned to her home in Tampa, Fla. Entertainmant at Pleasant Grove. Tfie Literary and Music depart ments of the Pleasant Grove High Scfiool near Kelle.ytown, will give an entertainment on Thursday evening Dec. 23rd, at 7:30 o’clock. Admission 10 and 15 cts Good Program. Public, are cordially in vited to attend. on Friday night in Combs' ppsture. Miss Lorena Combs entertain ed fifteen couples t progressive rook on Saturday evening. Those visiting Mrs A. u. Combs are: Mr. Clem Gunn, Mr. Claude Gunn, from Crawfordsville. Miss Eva Kimball and Miss Bannie Kimball, Phillipi; Miss Eda Cal houn, Americus; Miss Fannie Ellis, Bethany; and Misses Margaret and Jane Ogletree, from Griffin. The Methodist and Baptist Sun das Schools of Locust Grove will have a Christmas tree on the twenty-fourth of December. Mr. J. A. Fouche Makes Statement. McDonough, Georgia, December Bth, 1915. I, the undersigned, J. A. Fouche, have purchased from Frank Reagan hrs lease to THE Henry COUNTY WEEKLY, to become ef fective on January 1, 1916, and he and I have entered into a written contract by which I agree, among other things, to send, without further pay, The HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY to all paid-in-advance subscribers to The HENRY COUNTY WEEKLY as turned over to me at the end of the year 1915 by said Frank Reagan, until their paid-up-time expires, or for so long a time as I retain, either di rectly or indirectly through others, charge of said newspaper, THE Henry County Weekly, or partial charge of the same; it being the universal and accepted custom that, in the change of the own ership or control of a newspaper, the subscription list is taken over by the new management with the obligation to send the pane'-* to all who are paid-in-advance subscribers. J. A. FOUCHE BY CONSENT OF CANDIDATES THE CAMPAIGN EXTENDS TO DEC. 23 The Battle of Ballots Is Almost Over—The Most $ Popular and Energetic Members of the Auto Campaign To Be Announced Friday. BE SURE TO READ CLOSING RULES CAREFULLY Club Members Should Lose no Time—Send in Reserve Votes Early—No Votes Issued After the Closing Hour. As the Candidates have agreed to the olan, we have extended the Campaign to nine o'clock sharp, Thursday night, December 23rd This is the golden opportunity for those who are anxious to work and it will ta«e wofek to win one of the Prizes. You can’t win a Prize by sitting at home with fold ed hands. No! Opportunity isn’t going to walk up and knock you over, it only presents itself and if not entertained, it quietly moves on to the next doot\ This Campaign ii not an excep tion to the average business life. When a man goes into business, he goes in with his whole heart and soul, with the determination to make it a success. So it is with The Henry County Weekly’s big Automobile Campaign. If you want to make a success of it, you’- ve got to work these last few days with VIM and DETERMINATION. 'The isn’t decided ypt and the Candidate who makes the remain ing days count tb< BIGGEST will wTnTfie TntifjrEST. Get the BU SINESS now and win a FORD TOURING CAR. Closing Rules About Getting Votes In. The Henry County Weekly would dislike to see any Candi date lose a single vote because of the excitement which is sure to occur during the last few hours of the Campaign, or because of some misunderstanding on the part of any contestant. It is impossible for you to ex ercise to much caution in arriving at a lull understanding of the rules and conditions governing the Contest. First —All votes and remittan ces, no matter at what time mail ed, must be received a! the office of the Contest Manager before 9 P. M, Thursday Dec. 23rd. or they will be worthless and will not be counted. Second —All remittances and votes mailed afternoon Wednes day, Dec. 22nd, should bear a special delivery stamp. Third —All remittances should be addressed to the Auto Club Department and not to individuals. This is to prevent confusion. Fourth —No personal checques will be accepted on the closing day unless certified; postoffice or express money orders, and certified checques will be accept ed in payment for subscriptious. Please note this carefully and do not present personal checques in payment for subscriptions on Thursday, December 23rd, * the closing day of the Campaign. The following will act as judges to count the votes and announce the result and the winner. Messrs. J. B. Dickson, H. C. Hightower and A. R. Scott. McDonough. H. M. ToJleson 239,400 Charles Low 240,350 Lerov Bright 275,800 Frank Fields 225,400 Howell Dickson 229,800 Miss Lillie Lee Elliott .. . 278,500 Mr. John Varner 230.400 Miss Vella Harper 235,800 Rev. Jonas Barclay 250 600 Miss Myrtle Weatherly.. 278,500 Mr. A. G. Sowell 265,900 Mr. Earnest Rodgers 234,400 Miss Ilalene Smith 230,700 McDONOUGH, (Route 1.) Miss Alma Culpepper __ 287,400 Miss Estelle Jenkins 265,450 McDONOUGH, (Route, 3.) Miss Janie Mays 281,425 Miss Evie Stone 279,850 McDONOUGH, (Route 4.) Miss Trellis Lane 235,4(K) Rev. E.C Cowan 281,125 McDONOUGH, (Route 5.) Miss Pearl Payne 241,825 McDONOUGH, (Route 6.) Mr. J. 0. Adair 273,675 Miss Mertice Bailey 229,800 McDONOUGH, (Route 7.) Mr. C. J. Green 280,400 FLIP?EN. Mrs. Grady Morris 280,400 Miss Oza Johnson 277,850 STOCKBRIDGE. Miss Ruby Branan 281,125 Mrs. A. H. Swann 281,250 STOCKBRIDGE, (Route 1.) Mrs. Laura Dorsey 235,400 STOCKBRIDGE, (Route 2.) Mrs Low Carroll 242,800 STOCKBRIDGE, (Route 3.) Mrs. Pearlie Skinner 235,600 REX. vliss Jennie Fullerton ... 228,175 Miss Robie White 233,150 j No Paper On the 31st Instant In accordance with the usual | custom, we shall issue no papei I on the last week in the year. Only a sheet to carry legal ad - vertising will be issued. The issue of the 24th instant .will, therefore, be the last paper issued this year. Mr. J. A. Fouche to Assume Control of The Weekly Col. J. A. Fouche and son, of McDonough and Atlanta, respec tively, were in the city a short while Sunday. Mr. Fouche will assume editorial and business control of the Henry Count} Weekly at McDonough on Janua ry Ist, and later his son wi'l give up a Government jot) in Atlanta ito be associated with him in the management of the newspaper.— Griffin News. Mrs. Andrew Biake, of Gri fin, Entertains Relatives al Dinner Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Blake, of Griffin, had as their m 4 1.,: t Sunday at an elegant dun r, Mr, and Mrs. Cicero Daniel, Mr. 1 Mrs. Henry Amis and ehildien Mrs. Eliza Crooksh nks, Mrs. Lilah D. Copeland ami 11, I. ( p I land, of McDonough. ff” Barge Line for Chat! M iT#* ) River. When navigation 1 from Atlanta to tlie j v proposed Chattahooch ment, M rrtin F. Ainoi< lanta, will provide a b< > operate on the water \ is the substance of s • ■ wrdte the Atlanta Ci r Commerce Tuesday. Mr. Amorous made I tee because the Uni Government desired s< ance that the waterway : really used after it w. »p.-, ( , Mr, Amorous’letter wi hi I with the Governmen an- i Engineer Pereival N. Ini*,, who is in charge of the v r im provement work. Some Good Sandwiches. A delicious chicken sandwich filling, one especially good to use with whole wheat bread, is made' with one cup of chopped chicken, one cup of chopped almonds, moistened with cream and season ed with salt and pepper. Cream fillings are to be well re ceived. Cream two tablespoonfuls anchovy paste, half cup of chop ped olives season with salt, papa rika and a bit of mustard and press between thin slices of white bread. ELLENWOOD. Miss Eva Sock well- 279,125 Miss Fannie McHayes__ 234,300 LOCUST GROVE. Mrs. Lillian Lester 280,400 Miss Bertha Holder... _ 245,600 JENKINSBURG. Mrs Elon Capps 278,925 GREENWOOD. Mrs. James Middleton... 236,800 LUELLA. > Mrs. P. R. Martin 225,600 Miss Vessie Standard 259,725 HAMPTON. Mrs. W. W. Fears 280,400 Miss Melba Edwards 2/8,925 Miss Willie Copeland 245,800 SI.OO A YEAR
